Shrikhand
Shrikhand is a classic Gujarati or Marathi sweet made with thickened yogurt, sweetened with sugar and a little cardamom and saffron to add a little elegance and flavor.
Servings: 6
Calories: 89kcal
Equipment
- Cheesecloth
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole milk yogurt
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- Pinch of saffron bloom with 1/2 cube of ice
- ¼ tsp cardamom seeds freshly ground
- Pistachio for garnish optional
Instructions
- Line a strainer with cheesecloth. Add the yogurt to the cheesecloth and wrap it. Let it drain for 2 hours.
- About 30-40 minutes before the yogurt is finished draining, bloom the saffron by placing a few pieces in a small bowl and adding about 1/2 of an ice cube. Allow the ice cube to melt over the saffron while the yogurt finishes draining.
- Transfer the yogurt to a bowl and whisk until smooth. Sift and add the powdered sugar to the yogurt. Stir to combine and remove any lumps.
- Add saffron and cardamom, stir to combine.
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Nutrition
Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 0.02g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 0.1mg